1864 (?), cover from Shanghai, China to Providence, R.I., "via Marseilles", franked with 40c Empire pair tied by "5104" dotted lozenge cancels (Shanghai),with black French Office in Shanghai postmark alongside, plus red NY PAID ALL cancel. Minor cover stain at left, Fine to Very Fine overall, a rare usage from China. Scott 35. (Image)
Suggested Bid $350
Opening US$ 180.00
Sold...US$ 180.00
Closed..Apr-24-2022, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 180
Sale No: 5166
Lot No: 9546
Symbol: C
Cat No: 59
1870, Siege of Paris, 40c orange on yellowish (Scott 59), pair tied by "2240" dotted lozenge cancel (Marseille) on a cover to Le Val (Var dept.), with red PAQUEBOTS DE LA MÉDITERANNÉE boxed postmark (indicating the cover probably originated in the Levant), with Marseille and 2 other backstamps. Flap torn, Fine to Very Fine. Yvert 38. (Image)
Suggested Bid $70
Opening US$ 37.00
Sold...US$ 37.00
Closed..Apr-24-2022, 21:00:00 EST
Sold For 37
Sale No: 5166
Lot No: 9547
Symbol: **BL
Cat No: 326
1937, 3fr Jean Mermoz (Scott 326), bottom right corner margin block of 4 with date, o.g., never hinged; selvage perf separations, Very Fine. Yvert 338. Scott $54. (Image)